Liz Kessler studied English at Loughborough University, has worked as a teacher and a journalist and has an MA in Creative Writing from Manchester Metropolitan University. After taking a year off to travel around Europe in a camper van, Liz now lives in Cornwall.Find out more at www.lizkessler.co.uk, follow her on Twitter @lizkesslerbooks and like her on Facebook at facebook.com/lizkesslerchildrensauthor.

The most famous contemporary mermaid is Liz Kessler's charming half-mermaid - THE GUARDIANAn absolutely enchanting debut - a salty splash of something fresh within the tradition of the mermaid world - THE TIMES on THE TAIL OF EMILY WINDSNAPAn enchanting, original and hugely enjoyable fantasy about a high-spirited girl who discovers she's a mermaid - Francesca Simon on THE TAIL OF EMILY WINDSNAPa successful mix of fantasy, mystery, adventure and a touch of romance. - KIRKUS magazine on EMILY WINDSNAP AND THE LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN